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Pronunciation: KWER-kus MORE-eh-hus
Common name: Oracle oak, Abram's oak
Family: Fagaceae (Oak)
Habitat: Scattered locations, usually only a few individuals, below 5000', widespread in Southern California and north
Blooming period: ??????
Name derivations: 1) Quercus 2) Xmorehus
NOTE: This is a hybrid between Quercus kelloggii and Quercus wislizeni, and is mentioned in the Jepson Manual under the first parent is not treated otherwise. The Jepson eflora currently says "Accepted name for taxonomically recognized and/or fertile hybrid."